US pushes Ukraine ceasefire talks after deadly drone strike on Voronezh

The United States is intensifying diplomatic efforts to restart direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, as both sides signal openness to dialogue. A drone attack on Voronezh, Russia, killed two people and wounded 17. The attack, which Russian authorities attribute to Kyiv, struck roughly 500 km south of Moscow, with debris falling on a passenger train and causing additional injuries. A criminal investigation has been opened, while preparations are underway for possible trilateral talks in November. According to the Telegraph, Putin may seek NATO force reductions in Europe to 1997 levels, potentially affecting Poland, the Baltics, and Finland. He also urged European governments to reconsider their policies, attributing social unrest to domestic leadership choices.